In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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Six Glorious Ancient Greeks Who Had an Inglorious End
Ancient Greek history is full of men who left their own mark for their military genius, bravery, artistic greatness, and ...
3 Modern Leadership Lessons From Ancient Greek Mythology
By embracing these ancient lessons, modern leaders can navigate complex challenges, inspire their teams and leave a lasting ...
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The Mystery of the Centaur Head Taken from the Parthenon by Denmark
A centaur head and two more marble fragments taken from the Parthenon in the 17th century are among the most popular exhibits ...
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An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen ...
Vengeful ghost cat, divorce lizard, phantom horse: the animals that haunted Ancient Rome and Greece
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...
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Apollo gold ring with 'healing serpent' found in 2,000-year-old tomb in Greece
A monumental tomb found near Corinth has revealed several burials, along with artifacts reflecting its later use as a healing shrine.
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Archaeologists Discover Remains of an Ancient Port Structure with Buildings Submerged in Asini, Greece
Ann-Louise Schallin and Dr. Niklas Eriksson, the team has conducted a meticulous study of the seabed in a key area of the ancient harbor. View of the discovery site. Credit: Ministry of Culture of ...
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Russia Trots Out Its Newest Weapons in Ukraine: Horses
DRUZHKIVKA, Ukraine—On the eastern front here, Russia is saddling up a mainstay of battlefields from earlier centuries to counter Ukraine’s drone army: horses and donkeys. The hoofed mammals ...
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The ancient horsemen who created the modern world
They were also likely the first people to ride horses and use wheeled carts, technologies that allowed them to conquer the Eurasian steppe. Only a handful of labs work on ancient DNA research.